Jade Lois I Packer (born 19 May 1998[1]) is an English bodybuilder, sports model, former sprinter and television personality, known from the role of "Electro" on BBC One game show Gladiators. In her youth, she was titled as one of the "Top 10 Fastest Runners in the UK".[2]

Jade Packer
Personal information
Birth nameJade Lois I Packer
NicknameElectro
NationalityEngland English
Born (1998-05-19) 19 May 1998 (age 26)
Essex, East of England, England
Occupations
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight70 kg (154 lb)
Sport
Country Great Britain
SportSprinting
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)100m: 12.69
200m: 25.86

Early life

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Jade Lois I Packer was born in Essex on 19 May 1998.[3] At an early age, she enjoyed at sprinting, and did compete in National level for the Great Britain and Northern Ireland.[2]

Career

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At just aged 12, Packer ranked in the "Top 10 Fastest Runners in the UK" for 150 metres.[2] Later, she has achieved many titles from various championships over both 100 metres and 200 metres.[4][5]

Packer got into bodybuilding at the age of 18, after discovering the sport on Instagram. Her dedication to training won her 4 x Top 3 UKBFF Placings in the Wellness Category, as well as an invite to compete at the Arnold Classic and an IFBB Elite Pro Card by taking Gold at the English Grand Prix.[6][7] Now training in CrossFit, with a unique "hybrid-style" that incorporates her athletic background, Packer describes running as 'still her forte' alongside strength and power. In 2024, she appeared on the BBC's sports game show Gladiators as "Electro".[7][8] She believed that it is a "good opportunity for the new generation" to see her in the program, and hopes to be an inspiration.[9]

Packer is also successful influencer in social medias, and boasts with around 40,000 followers on her Instagram. She has become a "prominent figure" in the fitness community through her role as an online coach and sports model, and her unique approach to training has helped many.[10]

Personal life

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Packer stands at figures 5 ft 8 in[6][11] and 154 lbs.[12] Away from the gym and training, she says she enjoys dancing and "attending raves".[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Jade PACKER | Profile". worldathletics.org.
  2. ^ a b c Colombo, Charlotte (13 January 2024). "Who is Electro? Gladiators 2024 star and fitness coach". RadioTimes.
  3. ^ "Essex Gladiators star Electro hopes to inspire future athletes". BBC news.
  4. ^ "Electro (Jade Packer)". GladiatorsTV.
  5. ^ a b Jones, Rebecca (10 June 2023). "Inside the life of Gladiators star Jade Packer including her bodybuilding background". express.co.uk.
  6. ^ a b "5 Facts About Gladiators Star Jade 'Electro' Packer". gymfluencers.com.
  7. ^ a b "Final Gladiators Bionic, Electro, Phantom and Viper revealed". BBC.
  8. ^ "Meet the new Gladiators ready to take on contenders in the BBC series". BBC.
  9. ^ White, Vikki (30 March 2024). "Gladiator Electro's life off camera from childhood sprinter to glamorous fitness model". The Mirror.
  10. ^ "Work with Jade Packer | Health & Fitness Influencer". influencermatchmaker.co.uk.
  11. ^ "BBC One - Gladiators - Electro". bbc.com.
  12. ^ "Jade Packer". starnow.com.
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